Tuesday, November 6, 2012

No longer on the bench...






I wanted one...an end of the bed bench.
But, I couldn't find the perfect one at a store.
I thought about buying one off of Craigslist or something 
and reupholstering it...but, I didn't find the right level of
cuteness....and sometimes Craigslist really grosses me out.

Then I found the pin I needed.

And I did my own version.


 My Mom helped with the upholstered pad.
She's in the middle of a kitchen remodel...


 ...then I turned an IKEA Expedit shelf on it's side.


 ...velcro secures the pad...

 ...and woolah!...


...pics are a bit dark, and I don't know if books
will are really gonna stay in there...

Fabric, cording and padding were about
$55 after I slapped my half off coupons down.
IKEA bookshelf was $59.99.

It's all mine, customized to my liking
with none of the grossness that you sometimes get
from Craigslist.


It will make recovering from my surgery, all the more cozy!

Toodles...


2 comments:

Unknown said...

I love it! Can't wait to see it in person!

Mary

Holly said...

Loving this idea for a mud room, would the shelves be wide enough for little baskets? Just thinking it would be great to put shoes in it. Lovin' the fabric!!